CESSNOCK EAST PUBLIC SCHOOL Old Maitland Road CESSNOCK NSW 2325

www.cessnocke-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Ph: 4990 1549 Fax: 4991 1552 Email: cessnocke-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Mrs Kim Sweeny

NEWSLETTER

1st August 2018 Week 2 Term 3

Aspire Believe Achieve

Stage 2/3 Great Aussie Bush Camp

If your child has been allocated a seat on the bus

they have received detailed notes regarding the

medical consent and medication/dietary

requirement forms, these two forms need to be returned to the school by Friday 17th August.

Without these forms returned your child will not

be able to attend camp. All money needs to be

paid in full by Wednesday 12th September, we

do have a waiting list so if you have not paid in

full by this date your child’s spot will be offered to someone on the list.

Please note that it is an expectation that your

child does the right thing at all times. Student

who do not demonstrate our school values may

be withdrawn from camp and the position given to someone on the waiting list. Thank you for

your support.

Journey of Discovery – Kindergarten 2019 Our ‘Journey of Discovery’ program for pre-

schoolers has commenced. The children had a wonderful time ‘Going on a bear hunt’ and

creating teddy bear masks. The program will

continue on Friday 10th August from 9.30am-

10.30am. An invitation has been sent to children

on our kinder list, however if you know of any families who are starting their child next year

please have them call into the office to be part of

this exciting adventure.

Zone Athletics Carnival Mr Simmons has handed out notes to students who have gained a place to compete in the Zone

Athletics Carnival on Friday 3rd August. Parents will be responsible for providing transport to and from Turner Park, Cessnock.

Students will need to be at Turner Park by 8.30am and the carnival should conclude by 1.30pm.

Library News Thank you to all the families and students who

are increasingly becoming responsible borrowers from the CEPS library.

Borrowing days are: Mon: 5M, 3B, 3/4C Tue: 2R, 1/2W, 4B

Wed: KA, K/1S, 6H The library is open 2nd half lunch Mon-Wed for a quiet space. Week 5 of Term 3 this year is book

week and we will again be holding our annual book character parade.

This years parade will commence at 11.30am on

Wednesday 22nd August in the hall. Each class will have the opportunity to both parade their

costumes as well as be a respectful audience for their peers. Following the book character parade a book fair will be available in the school hall.

This years fair will have a variety of new and used books for sale starting from just $1.00. A separate note will be sent home regarding book

week organisation.

July 2018

31st & 1st Aug Public Speaking Final

August

3 Zone Athletics Carnival at Turner Park

10 Journey of Discovery Kindergarten 2019

22 Book Parade from 11.30am & Book Fair

Calendar Events

1st August 2018 Week 2 Term 3

Aspire Believe Achieve

P&C News You may of heard on the news or radio that there is a Fill-a-truck for farmers (Drought Relief

Collection Drive) happening at Speers Point Park. We would like to assist our farmers by collecting non-perishable items or canned animal food. They

can be left at the school office for the P&C to collect by 9th August. Items can also be taken to Goldman’s stores in Cessnock. Your support is

truly appreciated. The next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday

15th August at 9.30am. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

21st Century Deep Learning Skills

What does this mean?

At Cessnock East, we like to focus on teaching important skills our students will need in the future.

Our 5 Deep Learning Skills are:

Communicate

Reflect

Collaborate

Critically Think

Create & Innovate

21st Century Deep Learning Skill

For the next two weeks our focus will be on the

Deep Learning Skill:

‘Communicate.’

This will include focusing on skills that will

encourage active listening and clear

articulation of thoughts and ideas.

Early Stage 1, children will:

Stick to topic and may extend

conversation. Will feel confortable

talking to a variety of people. Speak

to suit the audience.

Stage 1, children will:

Consider own opinion but value and

listen to the opinion of others.

Confidence to be challenged. Use

key vocabulary and explanation

linked to other elements.

Stage 2, children will:

Make links between subjects and

issues. Use appropriate high level

vocabulary to express thoughts.

Stage 3, children will

Quantify and triangulate evidence for

thoughts and processes.